hCG Diet Phase 3 Food List

Everyone seems to have questions about what to do on Phase 3 of the hCG diet when it comes to food and calories. All Doctor Simeons says is no sugar or starches, but that does leave room for one to wonder and still doubt what to eat, how much to eat, and what are the best foods to eat on Phase 3.

This is a list Phase 3 foods that hCG Diet Journey believes are healthy and good for long-term maintenance. This is NOT an official list (as there isn’t any) but a combination of what the hCG Diet Journey team has always suggested to people, Atkins Low Carb Maintenance & Mediterranean Style eating.

This Phase 3 food list along with a good book on food counts, values, and calories, like Netzer’s is an excellent resource. And yes, Miracle Noodles are, as always, on any phase!

There are 7 keys to Phase 3 foods and long term success with your weight loss.

Fats (Oils)

After Phase 3 Food List Long Term Maintenance and Beyond

For Long Term maintenance after Phase 3 you would include the all the above and you can add the following to your menu. There isn’t any calorie restrictions for maintenance or any particular ratios.

A general rule of thumb is 40/30/30 40% of protein, 30% of carbs and 30% of fats, however you may have to adjust according to what works for you. It takes experimentation, listening to your body, and watching your mood as to your reactions.

Another good rule is limiting dairy and really watching your how your digestive system reacts.

Add foods back slow to better judge if they are working for you or not.

The idea here is to develop your personal list of foods that make you feel great and maintain your weight.

Dairy contains milk sugars. you need to watch for "added sugar and starch". Fruits and veggies have natural sugars too, yet we are allowed to consume them in phase 3. Buy your cheese in a block and slice/shred yourself. Cheese that is shredded in a bag contains starch to keep it from binding together. I have enjoyed HWC, all types of cheeses, egg whites, etc., **in moderation**, without any problem.

@Maggie Collins, Dairy (cheese included) in general can stall, prevent lose and or cause gains. Moderation as you said. Cheese does contain starch, blocked, bagged or otherwise.
AND most people do not eat real cheese another issue.

Dairy is allowed on P3, but I wouldn't add it in till the 2nd or 3rd week and very slowly, ie an ounce per day. Many people do just fine with dairy. In fact, if you remember, cottage cheese is allowed as a meat substitute in phase 1. Everyone's body responds differently, which is why I would recommend adding it later and in small amounts. Also make sure it is the only thing new you introduce that day, that way if the scale does goes up for you, you know exactly what to attribute it to.

@Maggie Collins, Dairy can cause stalls or gains. In another post adding things back slowly is advocated and frankly encouraged because you will find your food sensitivities. What will cause you to gain, have intestinal problems or just not agree with you in general.
hCG Diet Phase 3. That should be read for further explanations.
I do not advocate adding dairy back until P3 is over and you are on to maintenance either between rounds or long term and then, slowly as tolerated.